Engine rebuilds almost done,,,,,, then,,,,,,,
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Well, worked all holiday weekend, 7am till 10pm. Yesterday at about 2pm, ready to fire 'em up. Port engine, perfect! Starboard engine, not so perfect.
Somehow, I boned up on the intake installation. Water spewing out all four corners,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, DOH!
I knew something was not just right when I was installing it. Manifold holes were just a tad off from the holes in the new Dart heads. The bolts went in but not easily. I think the bolts rode hard against the sides of the intake bolt holes. What I thought was torque was actually friction. Tore it back down, drained the pan (yup, H2O down there) and sure enough, no compression on the gasket in the corners. I'm going to drill out all of the manifold bolt holes just a smidge to buy me some "slop" then toss her back together. New gaskets should be here today.
Hey, I do it nice 'cause I do it twice
Somehow, I boned up on the intake installation. Water spewing out all four corners,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, DOH!
I knew something was not just right when I was installing it. Manifold holes were just a tad off from the holes in the new Dart heads. The bolts went in but not easily. I think the bolts rode hard against the sides of the intake bolt holes. What I thought was torque was actually friction. Tore it back down, drained the pan (yup, H2O down there) and sure enough, no compression on the gasket in the corners. I'm going to drill out all of the manifold bolt holes just a smidge to buy me some "slop" then toss her back together. New gaskets should be here today.
Hey, I do it nice 'cause I do it twice
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You go 'Bird!!!
I was about to post this morning asking how close you were getting.
I was about to post this morning asking how close you were getting.
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Originally Posted by Rippem
You go 'Bird!!!
I was about to post this morning asking how close you were getting.
I was about to post this morning asking how close you were getting.
I'm considering a little letter to Dart (World Products) telling them they cost me time and money over this. There was also a risk of hydrolocking due to this debacle. It didn't happen but that's only because my buddy was watching closely and we killed it as soon as we saw the problem. I think they should check their jigs to make sure the bolt holes in the heads are correctly located. Had no issues on the original heads.
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3rd,
glad you'll be able to hit the water soon. We're ready to go, but this weekend we have to make a 2 day trip to florida. I'm sure you've heard the Axa news. I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Always knew he wanted to be just like Rip. So, when's the official Formula Cruise? The way planning went last year we oughta start early! Tell the little women Kitty and I said hey, we'll catch ya in the pond.
glad you'll be able to hit the water soon. We're ready to go, but this weekend we have to make a 2 day trip to florida. I'm sure you've heard the Axa news. I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Always knew he wanted to be just like Rip. So, when's the official Formula Cruise? The way planning went last year we oughta start early! Tell the little women Kitty and I said hey, we'll catch ya in the pond.
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3rd,
Tell the little women Kitty and I said hey, we'll catch ya in the pond.
Tell the little women Kitty and I said hey, we'll catch ya in the pond.
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Last night's wrenching was a total success!!!! Both engines now run perfectly. Reeming the intake bolt holes remedied the problem of bolt bind-up.
Now I just have to clean up all the greasy hand prints all over my engine bay Spiffing is fun though.
Now I just have to clean up all the greasy hand prints all over my engine bay Spiffing is fun though.
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Originally Posted by ThirdBird
Last night's wrenching was a total success!!!! Both engines now run perfectly. Reeming the intake bolt holes remedied the problem of bolt bind-up.
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Originally Posted by axapowell
Very cool. Look forward to seeing you at the river!
Should be able to give Rip a run for his money now!!
Should be able to give Rip a run for his money now!!